Molasses Crinkles

November 4, 2010

In my opinion, there’s a lot to love about Thursdays. I think it has something to do with the anticipation of the weekend and the fun that’s coming. Especially in the case of this weekend! Joey and I will be meeting up in Minneapolis for another Bethel football game and to spend some time with his family, including his aunt, uncle and cousins from Wisconsin. Don’t worry, I’m already charging my camera and have set a reminder on my phone to take it along.

Until Friday gets here, I’m biding my time eating cookies. Molasses Crinkles to be exact. Last night I cuddled up in front of the television with my copy of Gourmet Today, and once again, it did not disappoint with plenty of approachable, delectable recipes I couldn’t wait to try. It was a tough call between Elvis Presley’s favorite pound cake and these cookies. But when it comes to cookies and cake, cookies usually win in my kitchen.

These Molasses Crinkles are a perfect workhorse for the holiday season. They’re deep, rich and filled with seasonal spices. And once baked, they are the perfect texture. No lie. Crispy and sugary on the edges, soft and slightly cakey in the center, they are sure to please crunchy cookie lovers (that’s you, mom!) and chewy cookie lovers (me!) alike. Maybe next time I’m back at home, I’ll make them to eat with my favorite crunchy cookie lover.

*Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium high speed for two minutes, until pale and fluffy. Add egg and molasses, beating until combined. Reduce speed to low and mix in flour mixture.

I’m a food editor living in Minneapolis, Minnesota with my husband, Joe, our baby girl, Ainsley, and our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I love my Savior, Jesus Christ, followed (in no particular order) by my family, coffee, cooking, a good sweat session at the gym, Instagram, early mornings, fall and football.

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Yumm! Thursday is *nearly* my favorite day too! I agree – there's something about the anticipation of the weekend. Sorry I'll miss you in Minneapolis, but have tons of fun!

http://www.blueeyedbakers.com The Blue-Eyed Bakers

Oooh delicious! Molasses cookies are definitely an all time favorite and perfect for this time of year…we will be making batches and batches…and are definitely going to use this recipe…yay crunchy cookies!

http://www.girlversusdough.com Stephanie

Hi Madison — Random, but I found your blog through Joy the Baker's giveaway today, and I noticed you live in Iowa and mentioned Bethel University in your post. That's my alma mater! Did you go there, too? Anyway, I just moved to Iowa City, and I have a food blog, too, so it's nice to “meet” you! Love your photos!

I still have two containers of molasses calling out to me to be used so thanks for the recipe!!

http://www.blogger.com/profile/01418933245621261007 Jessica

I've been meaning to make these for over a month now and finally did so tonight. I'm not even a big fan of molasses or spice cookies, but the recipe appealed to me for some reason and the final product is scrumdiddlyumptious!! The flavor and texture (love the soft/crisp/crunchy combo)is perfect! I added half a teaspoon ground cloves, but otherwise kept it the same. Thanks!

Slparran

the only reason I can think of as to why these failed is that I nuked the butter to soften it, and may have gone past the softened stage to near melted, so the batter was to thin to roll into balls as the directions state. I have another recipe for krinkles that i don’t ever go wrong with, but these just looked so good in the pics. Oh well, maybe next time!

MadisonMayberry

I’m sorry you didn’t have a good experience. Melting the butter into liquid form will most certainly ruin any cookie. The butter should be soft but not melted.

Morgan

The flavor on these was excellent, however, I found it very difficult to have hand wet enough to roll the sticky properly, but dry enough to roll in the sugar. On most I ended up with clumps of sugar, or disolved sugar. Do you have any tips on how to dip the balls without getting your wet hands in the sugar?